Which example is an example of baiting? An example of baiting is posting inflammatory comment online to provoke angry replies, such as someone commenting on social media post with insult about person's appearance or beliefs to get defensive reaction, knowing it will trigger argument and then enjoying watching them get upset. Another example is in relationship where partner says you never loved me to trigger jealousy and argument to gain control. In fishing, putting worm on hook to lure fish is literal baiting. In workplace, colleague makes sarcastic remark about your work in meeting to provoke you to lose temper so you look unprofessional. In scam, email claiming you won prize to lure you to click link and share personal information is baiting. So example of baiting is any situation where someone uses provocative comment, attractive offer, or lure to elicit emotional reaction or action from target, whether teasing to make someone angry, tempting offer to trap, or inflammatory post to create conflict and gain attention.
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